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What is the typical fermentation temperature for lager-style beer?
What is the typical fermentation temperature for lager-style beer?
Which type of wine is fermented with grape skins for a short period?
Which type of wine is fermented with grape skins for a short period?
What is the typical strength of spirits?
What is the typical strength of spirits?
What is the main ingredient in rum?
What is the main ingredient in rum?
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What is the name of the classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, and sugar?
What is the name of the classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, and sugar?
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Which type of beer is characterized by its dark, roasted, and malty flavor?
Which type of beer is characterized by its dark, roasted, and malty flavor?
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What is the typical strength of wine?
What is the typical strength of wine?
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What type of glassware is typically used for whiskey-based drinks?
What type of glassware is typically used for whiskey-based drinks?
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Study Notes
Beer
- Fermented from barley, wheat, or rice
- Typically brewed with hops, water, and yeast
- Styles:
- Lager: cold-fermented, crisp, and refreshing
- Ale: warm-fermented, fruity, and full-bodied
- Porter: dark, roasted, and malty
- Stout: dark, roasted, and dry
- Strength: usually 4-6% ABV (alcohol by volume)
Wine
- Fermented from grapes
- Types:
- Red: fermented with grape skins, rich and tannic
- White: fermented without grape skins, crisp and fruity
- Rosé: fermented with grape skins for a short period, pink and fruity
- Sparkling: carbonated, celebratory, and festive
- Regions:
- Old World: Europe, traditional, and terroir-driven
- New World: non-European, modern, and fruit-forward
- Strength: usually 12-15% ABV
Spirits
- Distilled from fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables
- Types:
- Whiskey: aged in oak, smoky, and complex
- Vodka: neutral, crisp, and clean
- Rum: sugarcane-based, sweet, and tropical
- Tequila: agave-based, strong, and savory
- Gin: botanical-infused, dry, and refreshing
- Strength: usually 35-40% ABV or higher
Cocktails
- Mixed drinks combining spirits, juices, and flavorings
- Classics:
- Old Fashioned: whiskey, bitters, and sugar
- Martini: gin, vermouth, and olives
- Margarita: tequila, lime, and triple sec
- Mojito: rum, mint, and lime
- Glassware:
- Highball: tall and slender for fizzing drinks
- Old Fashioned: short and sturdy for whiskey-based drinks
- Martini: conical and elegant for gin-based drinks
- Garnishes:
- Fruits: citrus, berries, and cherries
- Herbs: mint, basil, and rosemary
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
Beer
- Fermented from barley, wheat, or rice with hops, water, and yeast
- Styles:
- Lager: cold-fermented, crisp, and refreshing
- Ale: warm-fermented, fruity, and full-bodied
- Porter: dark, roasted, and malty
- Stout: dark, roasted, and dry
- Strength: 4-6% ABV (alcohol by volume)
Wine
- Fermented from grapes
- Types:
- Red: fermented with grape skins, rich and tannic
- White: fermented without grape skins, crisp and fruity
- Rosé: fermented with grape skins for a short period, pink and fruity
- Sparkling: carbonated, celebratory, and festive
- Regions:
- Old World: Europe, traditional, and terroir-driven
- New World: non-European, modern, and fruit-forward
- Strength: 12-15% ABV
Spirits
- Distilled from fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables
- Types:
- Whiskey: aged in oak, smoky, and complex
- Vodka: neutral, crisp, and clean
- Rum: sugarcane-based, sweet, and tropical
- Tequila: agave-based, strong, and savory
- Gin: botanical-infused, dry, and refreshing
- Strength: 35-40% ABV or higher
Cocktails
- Mixed drinks combining spirits, juices, and flavorings
- Classics:
- Old Fashioned: whiskey, bitters, and sugar
- Martini: gin, vermouth, and olives
- Margarita: tequila, lime, and triple sec
- Mojito: rum, mint, and lime
- Glassware:
- Highball: tall and slender for fizzing drinks
- Old Fashioned: short and sturdy for whiskey-based drinks
- Martini: conical and elegant for gin-based drinks
- Garnishes:
- Fruits: citrus, berries, and cherries
- Herbs: mint, basil, and rosemary
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
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Learn about the basics of beer and wine, including their ingredients, brewing styles, and characteristics. Discover the differences between lager, ale, porter, and stout, and explore the types of wine.
